The Mining business unit prospects for mines and processes uranium ore, from which nuclear fuel is made. It then claims mining sites once production is finished.

Among the world's top 3 producers of natural ore, the group operates in parallel a uranium trading activity.

AREVA has also been producing gold since 1980.

The business unit intends to develop its operations in countries where it already has existing industrial operations. This is for instance the case in Canada, where the business unit holds shares in various projects under development, including the one of the Cigar Lake mine, and in Niger with the mining of the significant Imouraren deposit (which will be the second largest open pit uranium mine in the world).

It is also carrying out mining exploration and development programs in several countries, including the Central African Republic, Namibia, Niger, Mongolia, the Republic of South Africa, Jordan, Gabon and Senegal. These projects last many years before mining operations begin.

Customers

The Mining business unit customers are mainly the leading international nuclear power plant operators with whom 5 to 10 years multi-annual contracts are signed.

Locations

The group operates uranium production sites in Canada, Niger and Kazakhstan.

As for gold mining operations, the business unit is located in Sudan and Ivory Coast.

The reclamation specialized teams are based in the Limousin region of France.

Within the AREVA group, Mining operations are handled by AREVA NC.